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IEEE 1394 INTERFACE
The IEEE1394 (FireWire for Macintosh by Apple Computer, Inc.) Interface has a High-speed
serial bass standard which enables you to connect peripheral units such as scanners, exterior
CD-R drive, etc. together with digital equipment such as a video camera to a personal
computer.
Since the IEEE1394 Interface connection does not require ID numbers or terminator settings
for each units such as a SCSI, it enables easy connection of the peripheral units. Also, using 1
Interface it can connect up to 63 units to a personal computer.
When turning on or off the power, it makes no difference what you operate first the IEEE1394
Interface unit or the personal computer.
You can connect or disconnect the IEEE1394 Interface unit or the personal computer while the
power is turned on. However, if any of the devices in the daisy chain are transfering data,
do not unplug or connect the IEEE1394 cable.
To disconnect the IEEE1394 Interface unit:
For Windows 2000 Professional
1. Close the driver software.
2. Confirm that the indicator lamp is not blinking.
3. Disconnect the IEEE 1394 cable.
For Windows Me
1. Close the driver software.
2. Confirm that the indicator lamp is not blinking.
3. Double click on the Unplug-or-eject-hardware icon( ) located on the task bar. The unplug-
or-eject-hardware window will open.
4. The hardware devices to be stopped will be displayed. Select “Minolta DiMAGE Scan Multi
PRO” and click “Stop.”
5. A confirmation screen will appear. Clicking “OK” will stop the device.
6. The safe-to-remove-hardware screen will appear. Click “OK.” The scanner can now be safely
disconnected from the computer.
When you re/discommect the IEEE1394Interface unit. make sure to leave a 5-second interval
before connection.
The maximum length of the cable connecting the peripheral units is 4.5 m.
This unit does not provide a power source of the IEEE1394. It is necessary to obtain an AC
power source separately.